Hi Everyone-

It has been on my mind lately to start a new post as a positive, motivational, and inspiring thread. I have noticed several threads lately where those considering surgery are asking if it is 'possible' to lose 100 pounds with the band. My answer to that is...Yes, it definitely is. Many say it is not realistic. But I have watched the amazing progress of LBT members on the board, and believe it is not only realistic, it is happening to many of our LBT members all around us. And for those that aren't quite there yet, many members are extremely close. As time goes by with lapband increasing in popularity and the number of LBT members growing everyday, I believe the list is only going to increase by leaps and bounds.

Any and all weight loss is a huge accomplishment for us all. While I realize that many members don't need to lose 100 pounds or more, many do. And for those who do, it offers not only motivation to see that other bandsters have done it...but most importantly it offers the hope that it can be done with the band!

This will be a running thread to offer positive motivation, inspiration, hope, and encouragement. Please PM me or post here to have your name added to the growing list when you hit 100 pounds lost, or if you want your amount lost updated. Congratulations to everyone on any and all weight loss!

Member/Amount Lost

A1ikou 101

Alexandra 125

Alexra 125

Angie C 110

Anillacookie 125

Apryl Showers 101

Arcael 101 :welcomeB:

Audrey 188

Ausie Jode 125

Aussie chick 152

Banded in KS 120

Babsyintx 154

Beachbum 102

BeckyinTexas 148

BelBo2 106

Bermy 118

BethinSeattle 164

Big Ethel 132

Bigmom 115

Bigolalaskan 200 :wow2:

Big Paul 150

Brittwoman 123

Burnsun 124

Bushbaby 101

Cadydid 102

Cambron KD 110

CaramelDiva1922 106

Carlene 130

Chunk 100

Cmstant 101

Corinnasue 125

Coyotegirl 107

Dadunwoody 132

DCPrincess 123

DebMoses (Wife of Frank) 135

DeltaDawn 132

Desertmom 132

Donali 100

Donovine 130

DowMoses (Frank) 165

Eleebana2 136

Emileekaye 104.5

Emmy27 117

Fauxnaif 110

FighterGirl 120

Firegirl 115

Fireman20 115

Firemanschic 142

Fionna 203 :wow2:

Fran21497 101

Frisky 146

Fuelman 230:wow2:

GayleTX 100 :welcomeB:

Giveyouthemoon 100

Glossylips9084 227 :wow2:

Gurly 101

Happenin'wa 240:wow2:

Heathergurl 129 :welcomeB:

Hodegard 113

IamCanadian25 110

Illude 376 :wow2: :wow2: :wow2:

Iluvsammys 115

Itsyvonne 110

Jack 102

Jackal1209 201 :wow2:

Jammin and Losin 100

Janie 132

Jqpublic 118

Julie Dizz 170

JulieK 101

JulieNYC 100

Kimmcneely 100

KLM3hrt 109

Ktbanded 100 Our 100th member!!!!!!!!!:clap2:

La Madam 104

Lapbandit 105

Leighhoffman 140

Lioness81970 109

LisanJason 100

Lisaru2 118

MLJ 100

Melissalee 118

MicheleMonops 132

Michelle36 110

Molynn 100

Monymo 110

Moonshadow 132

MsButterKup23 112

Mstein 156

Muffinbirdie 125

Nigel 100

Nora33 106

Old 100

OUSooner 108

Patty103 105

PFernandez 100

Puddinpie 100

Rere49 151

Rharriet62 100

Rockin' Robyn 157

Sascijo 101

ShellyJ 133

Shirley77519 103 :welcomeB:

Shirley Rohr 116

Sue72704 144

Sunni 116

Sunnykim 102

Suzan72704 154

Tamazon 59 100

Terese 156

TexasBlueBonnet 132

Thinkthin 101

Those eyes 2004 143

Tilly 128

Tracy in Texas 112

Tricia 115

Vera 115

Wheetsin 103

Whippledaddy 108

YiannisD 158

Zennie98 150 :welcomeB:

121 Members of the LBT 100 Pound Club and Growing!!!

(or I should say shrinking )

I'm at 99lb!!!!! gone...gone for good. Maybe by Monday I will be a new member of the 100 lbs gone. Lots of walking this weekend planned. We are going to Boston for the Weekend...Red Sox game, Duck boats, a nite out dancing.....Perhaps that will jog a good weight loss. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend all!!

*GASP* Hopefull, I am so stinking excited for you!!

Enjoy your weekend, it sounds like you're going to have a blast! And your spirits must be sky-high! :clap2:

60lbs with the band 70lbs before the band 125lbstotal:confused: .40lbs to go.:speechles

Hi I was band Aug 2004 and have lost 100 lbs and loving it. Nice to see so many that have. It really works.

All of you are so inspiring to those of us just starting the lapband journey. I was banded Feb. 28 and had my second fill Friday, May 26. I've lost 32 pounds to date. I want to learn how to make a page like you all do. Where do I go to learn how to make a website with my name, loss chart, etc.? Is it easy to do?

Pat

I hope to be here someday. I'm currently just waiting to see if i qualify and hopefully get a surgery date soon.

Wish me luck.

Everyone is doing so great how exciting and encouraging for all of us!!

I'm not sure what I'm at now, but I think I'm about 70 down. I'd like 40 more and then see what happens. It sure is exciting!

It is so inspiring to read these posts from those of you that have lost close to or over 100 pounds. I am only just beginning my journey, but someday, I too will come to this thread and say I lost over 100.

Debbie C. Houston

I have lost 123lbs

You have done a wonderful job!! don't concentrate in the 50 lbs you have left be proud of what you have aready accomplised.

I know it sounds easier said than done but you will reach your goal. Are you exercising, drinking water, resting, and following the rules of the Lap Band diet?

Bread, white sugar, pasta, potatoes and rice are a No No according to my Dr (Felix Spiegel) and it worked for 1 year. When I started to "try" the foods that my friends and other patients talked about (while I was in the Drs office) I began to stop losing and feel bad. I have been boucing back and forth for 2 months at the same weight and its all me.!!

I AM NOT DOING WHAT I KNOW WILL WORK.!!!

Try a different exercise routine (if you are exercising) and walk as much as possible and remember *what got you to the 100lb loss it still works today* take a day at a time and watch those lbs melt away.

That is amazing!!

I have lost 100 pounds and I have about 40 - 50 pounds more to go!

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I haven't been here in a couple weeks due to my port surgery, and there are 6 new members!!

You guys are awesome! Welcome to the club Old Girl, MLJ, Apryl Showers, CMSTANT, annilacookie, & dcprincess!!!!!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Hopefull-you are soooo close!! You keep it up girl, and let us know when you get there (won't be long).

Love you all!!

Robyn

I don't feel the need to post here much. Lately I admit I haven't visited much.

But this thread.........................struck a nerve.

I got banded in 2004, November 16. I promptly lost weight, and got three fills and continued to lose weight. Total I've lost 108 pounds.

Now, my first goal was to lose over a hundred pounds. I did it. My second goal is to be at 200lbs exactly. I've got 58 pounds to go.

It's been on my mind a lot lately. I need to get another fill, I still can't eat as much as I once did, and I certainly don't eat as often, but I can eat more than when I was losing.

This is a complicated thing for me. I know I should feel successful for losing that hundred, but I also feel like a failure for not losing the remaining 58.

And I feel like a traitor to myself for not celebrating my success in the loss as much as I attack myself for not completing my path.

I've had to cancel the last five doctor appointments/fill sessions due to my wife's ongoing illness, and mandates at work. But that isn't an excuse. If I had really defeated the Demon in my soul who constantly whispers in my ear "eat...eat....eat...eat...eat.." then I would still be losing, slowly.

Yes, I've lost a hundred, and yes I feel, and look, better. Most importantly my health has increased significantly.

Then, tonight, before reading this post I was outside, looking a the river, and I found a ray of hope in my despairing thoughts. A tiny flash of understanding.

Life, and all of its endeavors, are like a river. Sometimes it's but a trickle wandering downhill in a hesitant spring. Sometimes it's a wide and roaring rapids, crashing towards the sea. Sometimes it's just a river, slow and lazy, gradual as the sunset.

My weight loss has been like a river. A rapids at first, roaring and frothing in it's enthusiasm, then a river, slowly drifting seaward, then a lake. A lake is merely an interruption if you're a river. Sooner or later you will begin to flow on the other side. Your pace will pick up, and you'll be heading home, home to the sea. I have time.

Thanks for reading. I know I ramble, those who've read my posts here before know this all too well.